Fantastical Truth

Fantastical Truth


Latest Episodes

149. Why Do Christian Fiction Fans Love So Much Romance?
February 14, 2023

Our hosts enjoy sweet concessions and ask why many Christian-made novels, including fantasy, celebrate Valentines Day every day.

148. Why Do Some Christians Revile ‘The Chosen’? | with Josiah DeGraaf and Jenneth Dyck
February 07, 2023

Critics of biblical fiction forget our need for Christian imagination, not only to preach sermons but also to worship Jesus with public creativity.

147. Why Can Christians Celebrate Stories about Merlin and King Arthur? | with Robert Treskillard
January 31, 2023

Sir Robert Treskillard joins our studio roundtable to share his medieval fantasy Merlin's Spiral series.

146. How Did Animators Adapt The Wingfeather Saga For Streaming TV? | with Keith Lango
January 24, 2023

CG artist Keith Lango takes us behind the studio scenes to explore how artists and animators brought Andrew Petersons fantasy to life.

145. How Did Edmund Spenser’s ‘The Faerie Queene’ Shape Christian Fantasy? | with Rebecca K. Reynolds
January 17, 2023

One British poet's 1590s allegorical fantasy adventure is getting a new text-faithful prose adaptation.

144. Which Top Six Fantasy Franchises Gave Fans Grief in 2022?
January 10, 2023

Amazon, Disney, Netflix, and Warner Bros. seem to be dividing several fiction franchises, for several reasons Christians fans should discern.

143. Which Top Ten Lorehaven Stories Proved Most Popular in 2022?
January 06, 2023

We start our new season of Fantastical Truth by reviewing our top ten articles, news, and pages at Lorehaven.com last year.

142. What Christmas Gift 'Tools, Not Toys' Helped You Grow As a Person?
December 20, 2022

Stephen and Zack reminisce about their favorite Christmas gifts of tools, not toys that helped them seek their fantastical missions.

141. Ten Years After 'An Unexpected Journey,' Must We Really Hate The Hobbit Films? | with Rilian of NarniaWeb
December 13, 2022

Rilian of NarniaWeb returns to share frustration and appreciation for Peter Jacksons The Hobbit series, whose first film debuted ten years ago.

140. When Should You Start Playing Christmas Music—the Best and Worst?
December 06, 2022

Sing along with us and debate when to enjoy your Christmas music, including your favorite seasonal songs and the worst tunes you've ever heard.